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A ribbon cutting for the new HCI MedTech Lab

ventureLAB celebrates the launch of its Hardware Catalyst MedTech Lab at Sterling Industries

The collaboration aims to bring together the knowledge and experience of individuals and organizations with a strong background in cutting edge hardware development and medical technology, in order to create an environment that will attract MedTech startups to York Region and Ontario, and ultimately benefit patients and healthcare providers alike.
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EMS equipment

Richmond Hill headquartered Artaflex acquires Custom Rapid Response (CRS) Inc. and GSNetworks Inc.

“When you couple the addition of five SMT lines from CRS and their focus around power, sustainable/renewable energy and the industrial automation markets with our focus on higher volume pcb assembly, box build, systems integrations and test (SIT), this combination will provide a very comprehensive suite of services in the Southern Ontario region,” enthused Gerry Iuliano, EVP of business development for Artaflex.
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Kontrol Biowater Technologies

Vaughan headquartered Kontrol BioWater Technology completes successful phase 1 viral detection in wastewater: advancing biomonitoring technology

The Kontrol BioWater wastewater viral detection Phase 1 testing was completed with support from the National Research Council of Canada. The BioWater utilizes the core scientific technique of a Modified Western Blot to identify viruses.
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Richmond Hill Headquartered COMsolve Selected As A Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) Consultant By One of Canada’s Largest Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs)

COMsolve’s auditing of existing infrastructure and structured cabling capabilities, along with our handheld process for NG9-1-1 implementation, qualify us to support small to large PSAPs, and small to large telecommunication providers.
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Drone Delivery Canada drone displaying the DSV logo

Vaughan Headquartered Drone Delivery Canada Part of Project Care by Air to Deliver Urgent Medical Cargo in Halton Region

The fully electric drone is programmed with the route so a safety pilot won’t have to do much. Up to 10 pounds of medical supplies will be loaded into the drone.

When the drone arrives at Oakville Trafalgar hospital, another landing pad awaits, the trip is 20 minutes one way.

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ESET blog featuring Tony Anscombe

Is Your Business Protected From Cyber Threats? Simple Tips From ESET During Cybersecurity Month

Earlier this year, Telus conducted a study on ransomware attacks with a staggering finding that 83% of Canadian businesses surveyed reported attempted attacks and 64% indicated they had experienced one. Read these useful digital security tips from ESET’s Chief Security Evangelist, Tony Anscombe in our latest #YRtech Blog in support of Canada’s Cybersecurity Month.
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Skinopathy Founder Keith Loo on stage

York Region Company Using SkinAI to Screen for Cancer, and Save Lives

With access to over 17,000 life science graduate students and home to four world-class hospitals Skinopathy uses data and artificial technology to provide better access to dermatological care, lessen wait times and improve health-care outcomes.
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Different types of office space

Building Out Spokes: Selecting the Right Space for Your Company’s Return-to-Office Plan

The hub-and-spoke office model pushes companies to reconsider a single central location and instead have a primary head office with smaller ‘spoke’ locations placed closer to where employees live. Giving staff the option to come into the office with more accessibility and comfort.
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Audience in the #YRtech Pavilion

Tech Investments, Jobs, and Tech Experts Collide in York Region’s #YRtech Pavilion at Collision

With the announcement of over $250 million in business investments and expansions, along with the creation of 800 jobs, new partnerships, and multiple startup pitch competitions, York Region’s #YRtech Pavilion was a big draw for those that came to check out the ‘Olympics of Tech’ in North America.
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2021 Year In Review // York Region Economic Development

On behalf of York Region Economic Strategy, I am pleased to present the 2021 Economic
Development Year in Review. This is an overview of economic development activities undertaken this past year, highlights of business news from across the Region, and important economic indicators showing the strength and resilience of our business community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ventureLab HCI

York Region’s New Investment Aims to Attract Global Tech Firms and Create New Jobs in the Region

Regional Municipality of York today announced a five-year, $1.5 million investment in ventureLAB’s Hardware Catalyst Initiative – a Canadian lab and incubator for hardware and semiconductor companies. 
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Hardware Catalyst Institute

Hardware Catalyst Initiative Lands Further Funding

ventureLAB and the Regional Municipality of York have partnered to expand the Hardware Catalyst Initiative, Canada’s only lab and incubator for hardware and semiconductor companies.
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ventureLAB-supported company, Hyivy Health, Secures $1.1M in Pre-Seed Funding

ventureLAB-supported company is developing the first smart, holistic pelvic health rehabilitation product for the one in three women who will develop pelvic health complications in their lifetime.
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Vaughan Headquartered Kontrol Technologies to Deliver BioCloud Units to Qatar and Czech Republic

“Supported by an expanding global brand awareness and recognition of BioCloud as an innovative safe space solution, we expect to continue deployment of our technology to existing and new customers throughout the coming year.”
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Federal Government Announces New Targeted COVID-19 Business Support

The Government of Canada has confirmed that certain existing income and business support programs will end on October 23, 2021, as previously announced. This includes the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy.
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Vaughan City Hall

Life Sciences Company LGC Relocating to Vaughan From Toronto, Bringing 400 ‘Highly-Skilled’ Jobs

LGC is an international life sciences measurement and tools company headquartered in the United Kingdom. LGC is expected to open its 200,000-sq.-ft. facility in 2024.
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